In this powerful episode of The Onward Shift Podcast, host Vishal Narbheram sits down with therapist Will Hamilton to unpack the emotional, messy, and transformative journey from boyhood to manhood.

From teenage confusion to fatherhood fears, from midlife panic to relationship breakdowns, this is a no-fluff, real-deep dive into what men actually go through but rarely talk about.

They explore the mental load men carry silently:
💬 The pressure to “man up”
💬 The anxiety of becoming a dad
💬 The social silence around men's mental health
💬 The impact of social media and unrealistic expectations
💬 Divorce, midlife crisis and rebuilding identity

If you’re in construction, business or just feeling overwhelmed by the quiet pressure to “have it all figured out,” this one’s for you. This is the episode every man needs to hear and every partner needs to understand.

Because being a man isn’t about pretending you’re fine it’s about figuring out how to actually be okay.

Book a 1 to 1 session with Will here- https://onwardshift.com/counsellors/pick-your-counsellor/will-hamilton-person-centred-counsellor/

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Money struggles are real, especially in the construction industry. Delayed payments, unpredictable income, living paycheque to paycheque and feeling like you're always one van breakdown away from chaos… sound familiar?

In this straight-talking episode of The Onward Shift Podcast, host Vishal Narbheram is joined by Rachel Harte, co-founder of Money First Aid, to tackle one of the last great taboos: talking about money.

With over 15 years in financial services, Rachel knows the pressure people face and she’s on a mission to make financial education accessible for everyone, especially those working in tough, shift-based industries like construction, retail and hospitality.

Together, they unpack:

• Why budgeting isn't about restriction, it's about freedom
• How to start saving when you feel like you’ve got nothing to spare
• The hard truths about credit cards, Klarna and ‘buy now, pay later’ traps
• Why so many tradespeople are stuck in debt and how to break the cycle
• What you really need to know about pensions, savings and compound interest

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This is real talk. No fluff. No judgment.

Just solid, actionable advice from people who get it. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed about money, stuck in financial stress or unsure where to even begin this episode is your wake-up call.

Books:

Rich dad poor dad - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194

How to own the world- https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Own-World-life-changing-bestseller/dp/1473695309

Websites:

Boring money- https://www.boringmoney.co.uk/

Money helper- https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en

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In a world where tough conversations are often avoided, Onward Shift brings them to the forefront. Hosted by Vishal Narbheram, this podcast is dedicated to shedding light on critical social issues, challenging the norms and inspiring change through raw, unfiltered discussions.

In this powerful episode, Vishal sits down with James from JT MOTIV, a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction recovery to take on the controversial topic of zero tolerance policies in workplaces. Should employees battling addiction be immediately dismissed or is there a better way to offer support and rehabilitation?

Through personal experiences and hard hitting insights, they explore the impact of workplace culture, the importance of second chances and how companies can shift from punishment to meaningful intervention.But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Vishal and James also tackle the ever growing influence of social media and how it fuels addiction, manipulates our attention and even alters our mental health. They discuss the addictive nature of constant notifications, the pressure of online validation and the fine line between using social platforms for good versus falling into the trap of endless scrolling. Can we break free from the cycle or has social media become the new silent addiction?

Whether you're an employer, an employee or someone struggling with mental health, addiction or digital overload, this episode is a must listen. Onward Shift isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement for real talk, real awareness and real change.

🎧 Listen now to the Full Story!

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